Lexus LX vs Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

The Lexus LX starts from $167,700 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class opens at $199,900. That makes the Lexus LX the more affordable entry point by $32,200.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $184,470 and $219,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class by roughly $5,845 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Lexus LX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus LX stands out with heated front seats, ventilated seats and Mark Levinson audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class counters with Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus LX gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class offers nappa leather.

The Lexus LX uses a Petrol producing 305kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class responds with a Petrol making 270kW and 750Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 270kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus LX measures 5,100mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 115mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class at 5,215mm (3,135mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 355L in the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, giving the Lexus LX a 132L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,700kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,392/year for the Lexus LX and $2,223/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. That is a $1,169 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.

Estimated annual total: $3,392 (Lexus LX) vs $2,223 (Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class). The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class saves you roughly $1,169 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus LX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class). The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus LX)—.